The 5th Scientific Conference of the College of Arts
“The Humanities: A Renewed Vision for Achieving Sustainable Development”
⏳ Time Remaining for Abstract & Submission Deadline:
Objectives & Vision
The Preparatory and Scientific Committees invite researchers and academics from Iraqi and international universities and research centers to submit their scientific work within the approved conference tracks.
Strategic Goal: The conference aims to activate the role of human, archaeological, and linguistic sciences in interpreting the present and envisioning the future. By providing renewed scientific approaches, it contributes directly to achieving sustainable development goals, addressing societal and intellectual challenges, and deploying scientific research outputs to serve the community and academic institutions.
Scientific Tracks
Submissions are welcomed across six main research areas:
Track 1
Linguistic & Literary Studies
Track 2
Historical Studies
Track 3
Archaeological & Tourism Studies
Track 4
Islamic Studies
Track 5
Media & Communication Studies
Track 6
Geography & Geographic Information Systems (GIS)
Important Dates
Abstract & Participation Fee Submission Deadline
📅 August 20, 2026
Conference Event Dates
📅 August 30 – 31, 2026
Final Research Paper Submission Deadline
📅 October 1, 2026
📋 Submission Guidelines
- Originality: Papers must be original, written specifically for this conference, and not previously published or submitted elsewhere.
- Citation Format: Authors must strictly adhere to the latest APA Style guidelines for references and citations.
- Paper Length: Manuscripts must be between (15-20) pages in A4 format.
- Formatting: Submitted in MS Word format using (Simplified Arabic / Times New Roman) font, size 14 for main body text, and size 12 for footnotes.
- Research must not be derived or extracted from dissertations or theses.
- Submissions must align strictly with the conference’s official tracks.
- ⚠️ Important Note: Abstract acceptance does not guarantee final publication; full papers will undergo peer review.
📤 Registration & Submission Portal
Registration and paper submissions must be completed exclusively through the online platform on the official website of the College of Arts – University of Samarra.
The online platform allows tracking your submission status: Under Review ⬅️ Accepted ⬅️ Revisions Requested.
🌐 Access Online Submission PortalPhone: +964 770 139 9259
💰 Participation Fees
Research Paper Submission
- Journal Publication
- Plagiarism Screening
- Hospitality Services
Attendance Only
- Access to Sessions
- Hospitality Services
📚 Publishing Outlets
Accepted papers will be peer-reviewed and published in special conference proceedings issues of the college’s journals:
Sur Man Raa Journal for Humanities
A peer-reviewed journal at the University of Samarra, specializing in humanistic and linguistic research.
Al-Malwiya Journal for Archaeological and Historical Studies
A reputable peer-reviewed academic journal dedicated to archaeological, historical, and tourism studies.